Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne
Where are the nightlife and entertainment hotspots in Melbourne?
The areas of Prahran and South Yarra, often spoken of interchangeably, are the areas to head to for a night out on the town; on weekends especially it's packed with young fun seekers. Another lively and distinctive area is Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street, the heartland of bohemian café culture, with its buzz of bars, nightclubs and restaurants as well as unconventional stores.
I have heard that Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city. What is the population mix?
Melbourne is indeed a cosmopolitan city in terms of cultural diversity. Just over 40 percent of the city’s residents were born overseas, with the largest portion of immigrants to the city of Melbourne hailing from Malaysia followed by those from China, the UK, Indonesia and New Zealand (2006 Census - most recent official statistics as of 2012).
What help is on hand for expatriates in terms of services and support?
Largely because of Melbourne's large population of migrants, information is easily accessible. There are information booklets which can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Additionally, the Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs in Melbourne publishes a Multicultural Resources Directory of all the organizations and societies within Victoria.
Finally, there is a large number of social networks available for expats who have moved to Melbourne: Meet-up Groups, Newcomers' Associations, and Interest Groups based on hobbies and passions.
The areas of Prahran and South Yarra, often spoken of interchangeably, are the areas to head to for a night out on the town; on weekends especially it's packed with young fun seekers. Another lively and distinctive area is Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street, the heartland of bohemian café culture, with its buzz of bars, nightclubs and restaurants as well as unconventional stores.
I have heard that Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city. What is the population mix?
Melbourne is indeed a cosmopolitan city in terms of cultural diversity. Just over 40 percent of the city’s residents were born overseas, with the largest portion of immigrants to the city of Melbourne hailing from Malaysia followed by those from China, the UK, Indonesia and New Zealand (2006 Census - most recent official statistics as of 2012).
What help is on hand for expatriates in terms of services and support?
Largely because of Melbourne's large population of migrants, information is easily accessible. There are information booklets which can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Additionally, the Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs in Melbourne publishes a Multicultural Resources Directory of all the organizations and societies within Victoria.
Finally, there is a large number of social networks available for expats who have moved to Melbourne: Meet-up Groups, Newcomers' Associations, and Interest Groups based on hobbies and passions.
